One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris led to an apprenticeship at age 12 with a local potter. In 1870, he began working in the studio of the leading ceramist, Theodore Deck.
Lachenal was a quick study and by 1873, he had demonstrated considerable talent to be appointed Director of Decoration in Deck’s studio as well as receiving an Honorable Mention at the World’s Fair in Vienna.
By 1881 Lachenal had opened his studio with his wife and fellow ceramist, Anne Le Cloarec, in Paris Auteuil neighborhood where there was a high concentration of ceramic production and artistic exchange. He subsequently moved his studio production outside of Paris; however, his impact on the artistic capital only increased with time. He won gold medals there in 1889 and 1900 at the Expositions Universelle.
By the early-1900s, large exhibitions of his work were held at the Österreichisches Museum fur Angewandte Kunst in Vienna and Munich and Louis Majerelle’s new Paris showrooms at the former site of Bing’s Maison de l’Art Nouveau. It was his breadth and range that set him apart from other contemporary artists working in the field. He worked in faience and stoneware, and he collaborated with sculptors to produce ceramic versions of their work. His oeuvre included applied experimental decorative ceramic styles as well as masterful sculpted organic models which reflected the evolving trend of Japonisme.
Lachenal’s creative solutions of utilizing hydrofluoric acid to remove the outer layer of glazes to create a velvety matte finish became his hallmark email mat veloute. As a harbinger and master of the Art Nouveau style, Lachenal’s ceramic work moved french ceramics from an appreciative replication of the natural world influenced by the arts from Japan to a fully actualized aesthetic in which artistic process and form expressed these higher laws found in nature. Lachenal leaves an incredible legacy.
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Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal. 7.8 inches diameter. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the French art pottery movem...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
large art deco blue ceramic vase signed Lachenal unique handmade circa 1940
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal Large art deco ceramic vase Blue ceramic glaze color Realised circa 1940 original perfect condition Signed heigth 33 cm large 22 cm
Ceramic
Small French Art Deco Turquoise Fish Vase Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Art Deco Turquoise Fish Vase Lachenal. Height / 4.2 inches. 3.5 by 1.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Daum # Nancy, Vase "After Edmond Lachenal", Art Nouveau Early 1900s
By Daum, Edmond Lachenal
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and extremely rare Daum # Nancy vase designed after a drawing by Edmond Lachenal, France late 1800s. Signed, etched and gilt "Daum # Nancy, d'après E. Lachenal". Decorations o...
Glass
French Art Deco Blue Crackle Ceramic Vase by Edmond Lachenal, France, c, 1930
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a striking French Art Deco ceramic vase by Edmond Lachenal, executed in one of the firm's most desirable turquoise crackle glazes. The sculptural form is particularly unusual...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Earthenware Floral Vase by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948) One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris le...
Earthenware
Art Nouveau Stoneware Vitis Vase by Edmond Lachenal and Émile Decoeur
By Edmond Lachenal, Émile Decoeur
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The finest examples of vases produced in collaboration between Edmond Lachenal and Emile Decoeur date from 1901-1904. This vase, with the word “original” marked on its underside, ind...
Stoneware
Lachenal & Jaéglé, Glazed Ceramic Vase with Bamboo Motif, France, c. 1920
By Raoul Lachenal, Edmond Lachenal, Georges Jaegle
Located in New York, NY
Exhibited: Salon de la société nationale des beaux-arts, 1894. For the original vase by Edmond Lachenal. Bibliography: - Revue des arts décoratifs, 15th year, 1894-1895. The origina...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Plant Pot By Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Charmes, FR
Edmond LACHENAL (1855–1930). Earthenware planters with polychrome decoration featuring a bird, butterflies, and flowers. Signed on the base and dated "1882" in very good condition
Ceramic
Art Deco Large French Aqua Blue Platter Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Aqua Blue Platter Edmond Lachenal circa 1930. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the French art pottery movement, and his works a...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Large 20th century art deco blue ceramic and metal vase by Lachenal 28 cm 1930
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal Large art deco ceramic vase Blue ceramic glaze color with a large grey metallic piece in the center Original perfect condition signed under the base Height 28 c...
Ceramic
Lachenal & Jaéglé, Glazed Ceramic Vase with Bamboo Motif, France, c. 1920
By Raoul Lachenal, Edmond Lachenal, Georges Jaegle
Located in New York, NY
Exhibited: Salon de la société nationale des beaux-arts, 1894. For the original vase by Edmond Lachenal. Bibliography: - Revue des arts décoratifs, 15th year, 1894-1895. The origina...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Warm marbled yellow modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two small spouts and fluted wavey coral red handles. Stamped and number...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York, NY
Boch Freres Crackled ceramic planter or vase in alternating ribbed and smooth glazed finish. Signed, Belgium 1930s Dimensions : 6 diameter x 5 H.
Ceramic
French Deco Turquoise Ceramic "PV" Vase Attributed to Raoul Lachenal
By Raoul Lachenal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal (Studio Boulogne-Sur-Seine, France) circa 1930s. Incised "PV France" signature, indicating the "Peasant Vi...
Ceramic
Paul Jacquet French Art Deco enameled ceramic vase 1930
By Paul Jacquet
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful French Art Deco enameled ceramic vase was designed and signed by Paul Jacquet in the 1930s. Its large size, ample body, diamond geometric pattern and beautiful color s...
Ceramic
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
By Daum
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
Art Glass
$2,200
H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Large Pierre D’avesn Large French Art Deco Flying Fish Vase circa 1930s Blue
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Pierre D’Avesn Large French Art Deco Flying fish vase circa 1930s with an amazing blue patina. Very well designed piece.
Art Glass
French Art Deco Turquoise Vase Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco Turquoise Vase Lachenal. Height / 8,3 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Large French Art Deco Ceramic Vase, circa 1930
Located in ROUEN, FR
Elegant French Art Deco ceramic vase featuring a hand-painted abstract geometric decoration in black, brown, and terracotta tones. Its elongated silhouette and bold modernist design...
Ceramic
Pair of Nickel-Plated Art Deco Wall Floral Sconces
By Donald Deskey
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique fixtures possibly from a St. Louis Art Deco era theatre or skyscraper. Pair brass nickel plated 3 - tiered, step base decorative wall floral vases / sconces or urns. Some mino...
Brass
$575
H 5 in Dm 4.13 in
French Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Robert Lallemant in Turquoise Blue Glaze, France
By Robert Lallemant
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a striking French Art Deco ceramic vase by celebrated ceramicist Robert Lallemant, distinguished by its bold architectural form and luminous turquoise-blue glaze. The compact...
Ceramic
Very Rare Art Deco Fish Vase Cracke Glaze Orchies France 1920s
By Orchies
Located in Poperinge, BE
Very rare bulbous vase with a crackle effect and colorful fish decoration on a cream or beige background. This vase was manufactured by Orchies France and dates from the Art Deco per...
Earthenware
Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Vase, Belgium, Circa 1930's
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Chatham, ON
Extraordinary Art Deco turquoise crackle glaze vase - featuring a trumpet form shape on a plinth base with twin handles - signed on the base (model number 1344-O) - Belgium - circa 1...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Crackle Glazed Ceramic Vases by Edmond Lachenal, Set of Three
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a striking set of three French Art Deco ceramic vases by Edmond Lachenal, each finished in a luminous, richly saturated turquoise-blue crackle glaze that beautifully showcase...
Ceramic
Antique Lachenal French Pottery Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Vase
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique French pottery vase in Art Deco form with shoulder banded in relief and thick turquoise crackle glaze, circa 1920. From the pottery of the famous French ceramicist Edmond Lac...
Pottery
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal. blue tulips and red carnations. Diameter / 10.5 inches. H / 2.2 inches. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was...
Ceramic, Pottery, Faience
Lantern-Shaped Art Nouveau Vase with Bats & Moon by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
Large French Iznik Blue Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Platter bowl signed Lachenal circa 1930. Rare blue Iznik background with carnations. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the Frenc...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Small French Art Deco Turquoise Vase Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Art Deco Turquoise Vase signed Lachenal. Height / 4.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Art Nouveau Water Spirit Stoneware Sculpture by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948) One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris led...
Stoneware
French Blue Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Edmond Lachenal, circa 1900
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Blue Art Deco ceramic vase by Edmond Lachenal, circa 1900. Signature underneath vase.
Ceramic
Sold
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Large Blue Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Edmond Lachenal 1900 Decoration
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal (1855-1948) Elegant large blue art deco period ceramic vase Original 20th century design Realised circa 1920 Original good c...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Turquoise Bowl Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco turquoise bowl signed Lachenal. Measures: Height 2.3 inches. Diameter 5.3 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
French Art Deco Turquoise Vase Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco Turquoise Vase signed Lachenal. Height / 7.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Pair of Turquoise Vases, Edmond Lachenal Signed. Art Deco Period, Rare
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of Edmond Lachenal turquoise blue volcanic glazed ceramic vases in wonderful antique condition. Edmond Lachenal (1855-1948) was con...
Ceramic